Atty. Michael John Ries

Atty. Michael John Ries

Mr. Michael John Ries is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, artistic property, brand management and 105 other areas of law.

Mountain View Mountain View 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Michael John Ries is a Member based in Mountain View, California, practicing at Michael Ries & Associates – Intellectual Property Law Firm. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1998), Illinois (1998), and District of Columbia (2001). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D. The, 1997) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S.M.E., 1990). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American (Member, Intellectual Property Section) Bar Associations Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago American Intellectual Property Association. Serands clients in Mountain View, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Michael John Ries is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, artistic property, brand management and 105 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S.M.E. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1990, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Michael practices at Michael Ries & Associates – Intellectual Property Law Firm in Mountain View, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael John Ries's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael John Ries handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mountain View are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael John Ries

Where is Michael John Ries's law office located?
Michael John Ries's law practice is located in Mountain View, California. The firm is Michael Ries & Associates – Intellectual Property Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael John Ries handle?
Michael John Ries focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael John Ries practiced law?
Michael John Ries has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Michael John Ries go to law school?
Michael John Ries earned their education at (J.D. The, 1997); (B.S.M.E., 1990).
How can I contact Michael John Ries for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Artistic Property Brand Management Intellectual Property Art Law Artists Rights Biochemical Patents Biotechnology Patent Prosecution Biotechnology Patents Business Method Patents Chemical Intellectual Property Chemical Patent Prosecution Chemical Patents Computer And Software Patents Computer Architecture Patents Copyright Infringement Copyright Licensing Copyright Litigation Copyright Prosecution Copyright Protection Copyright Registration Copyrights Counterfeiting Cultural Property Design Patents Electrical Intellectual Property Electrical Patent Prosecution Electrical Patents Electro Mechanical Patents Electronic Intellectual Property Electronic Patents Entertainment Contracts Entertainment Finance Entertainment Law Entertainment Liability Entertainment Litigation Entertainment Syndication Fine Arts Industrial Models And Designs Industrial Property Industrial Property Rights Intellectual Property Arbitration Intellectual Property Enforcement Intellectual Property Infringement Intellectual Property Licensing Intellectual Property Litigation Intellectual Property Portfolio Management Intellectual Property Procurement Intellectual Property Prosecution Intellectual Property Rights Interactive Multimedia Law International Copyright Law International Intellectual Property International Licensing International Patent Prosecution International Patents International Trademarks Internet Copyright Law Internet Intellectual Property Internet Patents Internet Trademarks Lanham Act Literary Property Mechanical Intellectual Property Mechanical Patent Prosecution Mechanical Patents Medical Intellectual Property Medical Patents Merchandising Metallurgical Patents Molecular Biology Patents Motion Picture Finance Motion Picture Production And Distribution Motion Pictures And Television Multimedia Law Museum Law Music Copyright Music Law Music Licensing Music Publishing New Media Law Patent Applications Patent Infringement Patent Interference Practice Patent Licensing Patent Litigation Patent Portfolio Management Patent Prosecution Patent Protection Patents Pharmaceutical Intellectual Property Pharmaceutical Patent Prosecution Pharmaceutical Patents Piracy Proprietary Rights Protection Of Personality Service Marks Theater Law Trade Dress Trade Names Trademark Arbitration Trademark Infringement Trademark Licensing Trademark Litigation Trademark Prosecution Trademark Protection Trademark Registration Trademarks Video Law

Education

J.D. The
John Marshall Law School
- 1997
B.S.M.E.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1990

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1998
Illinois
Admitted: 1998
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001

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